Business
Thank a visitor for a $33 billion boost to NC economy last year
May 10. The North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever with travelers spending more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the state last year. The previous record of $29.22 billion was set in pre-pandemic 2019. Visitor spending rose 15 percent from 2021 levels, according to a NC Dept. of Commerce […]
Atom Power adding 205 new jobs in Huntersville by 2027
May 9. Atom Power, a manufacturer supplying components involved with EV charging stations, will expand its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Huntersville, adding 205 new jobs by 2027. The company is investing $4.2 million, according to the Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development. The project is estimated to grow the state’s economy by $817.9 million. […]
760 Craft Works open in downtown Huntersville
May 8. By Jason Benavides. 760 Craft Works is the Huntersville craft brewery that the locals have been waiting for. “I think it’s a great addition to downtown. It has a fun atmosphere,” said Marisa Gast, of Huntersville. Originally planned for Cornelius , owners Wagner Ramsey and his son Trey fell into fate when the […]
Ada Jenkins Juneteenth event features vendors
May 8. The Ada Jenkins Center will observe Juneteenth with a Black-owned business marketplace on Saturday June 17. Spaces, which must be reserved by May 26, are $20 More info: Josh Kiser at 704-896-0471 x 131 or [email protected]. Interested vendors must bring their own table. The event, which runs 4 pm to 7 pm, includes […]
Hot Mess: Up-front, straight-forward and temporarily closed
May 5. By Dave Yochum. Two weeks after it opened, Hot Mess in Davidson has temporarily closed its doors to “address operational challenges and take responsibility” for not meeting its standards. “We realized that our standards and, quite frankly, our guests’ standards were not being met,” said Robert Maynard, CEO of Won Life Holdings and […]
Cheers! Bin 110 growing with much more than wine
May 5. By TL Bernthal. Since Bin 110 owner Andy Upchurch opened his upscale nightspot on West Catawba Avenue 5 and a half years ago, “the growth of the business has been incredible.” And likely to keep growing as Upchurch is taking over the space next door left vacant when On the Roxx moved down […]
Entrepreneur: John Bradford is Ernst & Young finalist
May 3. John Bradford III, the founder of Pet Screening Inc., is a Southeastern finalist in the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year competition. The Cornelius resident, who is also a North Carolina assemblyman, was selected by an independent panel of judges. Bradford started PetScreening in 2017 based on his belief that pit […]
Small Business Week includes ‘Event of the Year’ May 3
May 2. Lake Norman’s small businesses are the fuel for our economy, Bill Russell, CEO of the Lake Norman Chamber said at the start of Small Business Week. “Our small businesses here at the lake are the absolute foundation of our regional economy and while we take this week out to recognize small business, every […]
Willow Wood Coffee marks first anniversary
Willow Wood Coffee has been open one year in downtown Cornelius. Over the past year, Willow Wood has built a loyal following with its selection of handcrafted coffee drinks, featuring locally roasted beans, and house-made breakfast specialties, owners Sherry Augustine and Rich Lyle said in a news release. “Our prosciutto toast with balsamic glaze and […]
Swank abodes setting records for home prices
May 1. By Dave Yochum. The recent sale of a luxury home in The Peninsula and a new listing on the lake in Huntersville have Realtors buzzing about the strength of the market in Lake Norman and the unique allure of trophy homes. The new listing on Island Drive in Huntersville is one of those […]
